Tom Ford Scarlett, Ingrid, Alexis, Nico Boys & Girls Lip Color Sheers Reviews, Photos, Swatches
Scarlett
Tom Ford Beauty Scarlett Boys & Girls Lip Color Sheer ($36.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a muted, coral-red with warmer undertones and a soft sheen. It had medium coverage, which was buildable to semi-opaque coverage if desired. The lipstick was smooth, lightly creamy, and thinner, so it did not appear overly glossy nor did it slide around when worn. The color stayed on well for four hours and was lightly moisturizing.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Givenchy Rouge Atelier (302) (P, $36.00) is lighter, less glossy (95% similar).
- MAC Cherry Glaze (LE, $20.00) is brighter, glossier (85% similar).
- Estee Lauder Envious (P, $32.00) is brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Hourglass Lover (P, $32.00) is brighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Bite Beauty Holly (DC, $24.00) is more pigmented (85% similar).
- MAC Flaming Lips (LE, $20.00) is warmer (85% similar).
- Guerlain Red Strass (327) (P, $37.00) is more shimmery (85% similar).
- YSL Burgundy Love (85) (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC My Inner Femme (LE, $19.00) is more pigmented, warmer (85% similar).
- Laura Mercier Cherry on Top (P, $25.00) is more pigmented, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$36.00/0.07 oz. - $514.29 Per Ounce
The Lip Color Sheer formula is supposed to have a "semi-sheer effect" with a "creamy" and "hydrating" formula. They are a sheerer lip color, which may or may not be one's cup of tea; if you are looking for pigment, look elsewhere, but if you're someone who likes sheerer coverage, lightweight, hydrating textures, then it might be a formula for you.
There are several shades in the range that have a more transformative effect, as they contain a lot of shimmer/sparkle or have a more duochrome or iridescent-like finish. There are others, typically deeper, richer hues (reds, berries, etc.) that are more medium coverage. The wear ranged a lot from as short as two hours to as long as five hours but most wore around three hours. The formula is lightly hydrating with a very lightweight feel on the lips. They are vanilla scented but have no discernible taste.
Browse all of our Tom Ford Beauty Boys & Girls Lip Color Sheer swatches.
Ingredients
RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL , CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE , EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAXCANDELILLA CERACIRE DE CANDELILLA , BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2 , CETYL ACETATE , BEESWAXCERA ALBACIRE D'ABEILLE , SILICA , POLYETHYLENE , OLEYL OLEATE , COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX COPERNICIA CERIFERA CERA CIRE DE CARNAUBA , FRAGRANCE (PARFUM) , BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) , HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE , LANOLIN OIL , POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE , SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE , CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER OIL , ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL , TOCOPHERYL ACETATE , ACRYLATES COPOLYMER , ASCORBYL PALMITATE , ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE , CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE , POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE , CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE , BARIUM SULFATE , VANILLIN , ALUMINA , TIN OXIDE , PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE , [+/- MICA , TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891) , IRON OXIDES (CI 77491) , IRON OXIDES (CI 77492) , IRON OXIDES (CI 77499) , COPPER POWDER (CI 77400) , RED 6 (CI 15850) , MANGANESE VIOLET (CI 77742) , YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 19140) , RED 30 LAKE (CI 73360) , RED 7 LAKE (CI 15850) , CARMINE (CI 75470) , BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE (CI 77163) , YELLOW 6 LAKE (CI 15985) , RED 33 LAKE (CI 17200) , BRONZE POWDER (CI 77400) , RED 28 LAKE (CI 45410) , BLUE 1 LAKE (CI 42090)]
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Scarlett
LELimited Edition. $36.00.
Ingrid
Tom Ford Beauty Ingrid Boys & Girls Lip Color Sheer ($36.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a dark, pinky berry with subtle, cool undertones and a luminous sheen. There was faint, pearly shimmer strewn throughout the lipstick but not enough to give it a truly pearly/metallic finish. It had medium coverage with a smooth, lightweight texture that was emollient but not overly slippery. The color went on evenly and didn’t gather much in my lip lines. This shade wore well for five hours and left a faint stain behind while being lightly hydrating.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Little Pretty (130) (DC, $30.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Disobedient (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Purple Noon (LE, $52.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Estee Lauder Lure Me On (P, $32.00) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC Rebel (P, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Givenchy Purple Fiction (07) (P, $34.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Too Faced Metallic Jelly (P, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter, glossier (90% similar).
- Tarte Popsicle (P, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Quelle Surprise (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Brocade (DC, $37.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$36.00/0.07 oz. - $514.29 Per Ounce
The Lip Color Sheer formula is supposed to have a "semi-sheer effect" with a "creamy" and "hydrating" formula. They are a sheerer lip color, which may or may not be one's cup of tea; if you are looking for pigment, look elsewhere, but if you're someone who likes sheerer coverage, lightweight, hydrating textures, then it might be a formula for you.
There are several shades in the range that have a more transformative effect, as they contain a lot of shimmer/sparkle or have a more duochrome or iridescent-like finish. There are others, typically deeper, richer hues (reds, berries, etc.) that are more medium coverage. The wear ranged a lot from as short as two hours to as long as five hours but most wore around three hours. The formula is lightly hydrating with a very lightweight feel on the lips. They are vanilla scented but have no discernible taste.
Browse all of our Tom Ford Beauty Boys & Girls Lip Color Sheer swatches.
Ingredients
RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL , CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE , EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAXCANDELILLA CERACIRE DE CANDELILLA , BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2 , CETYL ACETATE , BEESWAXCERA ALBACIRE D'ABEILLE , SILICA , POLYETHYLENE , OLEYL OLEATE , COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX COPERNICIA CERIFERA CERA CIRE DE CARNAUBA , FRAGRANCE (PARFUM) , BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) , HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE , LANOLIN OIL , POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE , SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE , CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER OIL , ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL , TOCOPHERYL ACETATE , ACRYLATES COPOLYMER , ASCORBYL PALMITATE , ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE , CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE , POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE , CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE , BARIUM SULFATE , VANILLIN , ALUMINA , TIN OXIDE , PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE , [+/- MICA , TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891) , IRON OXIDES (CI 77491) , IRON OXIDES (CI 77492) , IRON OXIDES (CI 77499) , COPPER POWDER (CI 77400) , RED 6 (CI 15850) , MANGANESE VIOLET (CI 77742) , YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 19140) , RED 30 LAKE (CI 73360) , RED 7 LAKE (CI 15850) , CARMINE (CI 75470) , BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE (CI 77163) , YELLOW 6 LAKE (CI 15985) , RED 33 LAKE (CI 17200) , BRONZE POWDER (CI 77400) , RED 28 LAKE (CI 45410) , BLUE 1 LAKE (CI 42090)]
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Ingrid
LELimited Edition. $36.00.
Alexis
Tom Ford Beauty Alexis Boys & Girls Lip Color Sheer ($36.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark plum with subtle, warmer undertones and a barely-there pearl sheen. It had semi-opaque pigmentation–it was one of the more pigmented shades in the range, so if you were hoping for the semi-sheer coverage as promised by the brand, this would miss the mark. The texture was also a bit thicker and more substantial compared to other shades, though it was certainly still lighter weight and comfortable to wear. On me, it lasted for four and a half hours and was lightly moisturizing.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Pat McGrath Flesh 7 (LE, $36.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Outspoken (LE, $18.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Giorgio Armani #408 (P, $32.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Revlon Plumalicious (P, $8.49) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Sultana (LE, $20.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Dark Deed (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Diva Antics (LE, $19.00) is more pigmented, warmer (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Jordan (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Chanel Camelia Pourpre (637) (LE, $40.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Viva Glam IV (P, $19.00) is cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$36.00/0.07 oz. - $514.29 Per Ounce
The Lip Color Sheer formula is supposed to have a "semi-sheer effect" with a "creamy" and "hydrating" formula. They are a sheerer lip color, which may or may not be one's cup of tea; if you are looking for pigment, look elsewhere, but if you're someone who likes sheerer coverage, lightweight, hydrating textures, then it might be a formula for you.
There are several shades in the range that have a more transformative effect, as they contain a lot of shimmer/sparkle or have a more duochrome or iridescent-like finish. There are others, typically deeper, richer hues (reds, berries, etc.) that are more medium coverage. The wear ranged a lot from as short as two hours to as long as five hours but most wore around three hours. The formula is lightly hydrating with a very lightweight feel on the lips. They are vanilla scented but have no discernible taste.
Browse all of our Tom Ford Beauty Boys & Girls Lip Color Sheer swatches.
Ingredients
RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL , CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE , EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAXCANDELILLA CERACIRE DE CANDELILLA , BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2 , CETYL ACETATE , BEESWAXCERA ALBACIRE D'ABEILLE , SILICA , POLYETHYLENE , OLEYL OLEATE , COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX COPERNICIA CERIFERA CERA CIRE DE CARNAUBA , FRAGRANCE (PARFUM) , BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) , HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE , LANOLIN OIL , POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE , SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE , CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER OIL , ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL , TOCOPHERYL ACETATE , ACRYLATES COPOLYMER , ASCORBYL PALMITATE , ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE , CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE , POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE , CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE , BARIUM SULFATE , VANILLIN , ALUMINA , TIN OXIDE , PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE , [+/- MICA , TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891) , IRON OXIDES (CI 77491) , IRON OXIDES (CI 77492) , IRON OXIDES (CI 77499) , COPPER POWDER (CI 77400) , RED 6 (CI 15850) , MANGANESE VIOLET (CI 77742) , YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 19140) , RED 30 LAKE (CI 73360) , RED 7 LAKE (CI 15850) , CARMINE (CI 75470) , BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE (CI 77163) , YELLOW 6 LAKE (CI 15985) , RED 33 LAKE (CI 17200) , BRONZE POWDER (CI 77400) , RED 28 LAKE (CI 45410) , BLUE 1 LAKE (CI 42090)]
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Alexis
LELimited Edition. $36.00.
Nico
Tom Ford Beauty Nico Boys & Girls Lip Color Sheer ($36.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a medium, reddish brown base with green-to-teal shifting sparkle. It had semi-sheer color payoff with a moderate amount of sparkle; enough that it was noticeably sparkly but not enough that it appeared glittery or metallic in finish. The texture was lightweight, emollient, and thin enough that I could feel that it was a more sparkly shade from the tube. This shade wore well for three hours and was lightly hydrating.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Tom Ford Beauty Daniel (DC, $36.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Viva Glam VI (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Guerlain Leather Blazer (013) (P, $32.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Forbidden Romance (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Snowdon (P, $36.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- MAC Sequin (DC, $19.00) is cooler, less glossy (90% similar).
- Guerlain Air Kiss (304) (P, $37.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Skin Flixx (P, $40.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Pat McGrath Flesh 3 (P, $40.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Guillermo (DC, $36.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$36.00/0.07 oz. - $514.29 Per Ounce
The Lip Color Sheer formula is supposed to have a "semi-sheer effect" with a "creamy" and "hydrating" formula. They are a sheerer lip color, which may or may not be one's cup of tea; if you are looking for pigment, look elsewhere, but if you're someone who likes sheerer coverage, lightweight, hydrating textures, then it might be a formula for you.
There are several shades in the range that have a more transformative effect, as they contain a lot of shimmer/sparkle or have a more duochrome or iridescent-like finish. There are others, typically deeper, richer hues (reds, berries, etc.) that are more medium coverage. The wear ranged a lot from as short as two hours to as long as five hours but most wore around three hours. The formula is lightly hydrating with a very lightweight feel on the lips. They are vanilla scented but have no discernible taste.
Browse all of our Tom Ford Beauty Boys & Girls Lip Color Sheer swatches.
Ingredients
RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL , CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE , EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAXCANDELILLA CERACIRE DE CANDELILLA , BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2 , CETYL ACETATE , BEESWAXCERA ALBACIRE D'ABEILLE , SILICA , POLYETHYLENE , OLEYL OLEATE , COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX COPERNICIA CERIFERA CERA CIRE DE CARNAUBA , FRAGRANCE (PARFUM) , BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) , HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE , LANOLIN OIL , POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE , SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE , CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER OIL , ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL , TOCOPHERYL ACETATE , ACRYLATES COPOLYMER , ASCORBYL PALMITATE , ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE , CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE , POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE , CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE , BARIUM SULFATE , VANILLIN , ALUMINA , TIN OXIDE , PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE , [+/- MICA , TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891) , IRON OXIDES (CI 77491) , IRON OXIDES (CI 77492) , IRON OXIDES (CI 77499) , COPPER POWDER (CI 77400) , RED 6 (CI 15850) , MANGANESE VIOLET (CI 77742) , YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 19140) , RED 30 LAKE (CI 73360) , RED 7 LAKE (CI 15850) , CARMINE (CI 75470) , BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE (CI 77163) , YELLOW 6 LAKE (CI 15985) , RED 33 LAKE (CI 17200) , BRONZE POWDER (CI 77400) , RED 28 LAKE (CI 45410) , BLUE 1 LAKE (CI 42090)]
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Every time they release new ones I always hope they put one out like their LE Black Orchid. I have a couple (Richard and Leonardo) and the formula is really nice. Nico is particularly pretty, love that sparkle. I might have to pick it up.
A bit off topic: will you be reviewing the Besame Snow White collection?
Wow, I’m impressed by how fast you are cranking these reviews out! Ingrid is my fave here
They are all gorgeous and beautiful shades – I like the way these lipsticks are finished and sit on the lips.
Ingrid and Alexis look perfect for autumn/ winter!
Wishing that Nico was just a bit more pigmented, even though I’m well aware these are meant to be sheerer.
I hear ya, Nancy! I don’t mind sheer but imagine Nico would be SO cool if it was opaque!
Agreed Nancy, if Nico was more opaque I’d be all over it!
They are all lovely, Christine, though I’m enamoured with Ingrid and plain curious about Nico. Glad to see high grades for these new releases.
Nico had me curious, too! It was very interest in the tube (still interesting on but looked cooler in the tube as is typical, lol).
Nico looks stunning in the tube, but if only it were a bit more pigmented and had more of a shift when worn. 🙁
I see what you mean 🙂
I’m surprised by just how much I really like Scarlet since generally I shy away from warmer tones or “coral”. In the tube, Nico reminds me of MAC’s Club e/s or Too Faced’s Label Whore….those green/red duochrome shadows (though applied, it’s obviously very different and looks so much nicer than I expected).
I think the finish + opacity level make Scarlett look particularly lovely on.
Omg Ingrid is beautiful!
Agreed!
These all look pretty perfect. Especially Scarlett and Ingrid.
Happy to hear it!
My fave here is Alexis!
Good pick!
Nico is so pretty. I will mix it with more opaque colors to make it more interesting like Emily Dougherty on instagram. She mixed it with Joy from Laura Mercier and it was gorgeous.